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pastoral counseling

American  

noun

  1. the use of psychotherapeutic techniques by trained members of the clergy to assist parishioners who seek help for personal or emotional problems.


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Bryant’s early interest in psychology was rooted in her father’s pastoral counseling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2023

In addition to her duties at St. Stephen, Rev. Cheek had a pastoral counseling practice.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2019

Active in his church in York, Grumbine also earned his master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Liberty University when he was 80 years old.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2018

He taught pastoral counseling at Iona College and Fordham University. 

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2014

Some years ago I was invited to lead a clergy conference on the subject of pastoral counseling.

From Herein is Love A Study of the Biblical Doctrine of Love in Its Bearing on Personality, Parenthood, Teaching, and All Other Human Relationships. by Howe, Reuel L.

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